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Vaccine Administration: Needle Gauge and Length

Most adolescents and adults will require a 1- to 1.5-inch (25–38 mm) needle to ensure intramuscular administration. Vaccines must reach the desired tissue to provide an optimal immune response and reduce the likelihood of injection-site reactions.

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